[2] She became interested in history when she was still a student; when she was a teenager, her parents gave her a copy of Vera Brittain's war memoir Testament of Youth and she has reread it several times since.
[5][6] The review of Our Darkest Night said, "Robson (The Gown) shines with this stellar WWII story" and "The brutal reality and atrocities of war are on full view with devastating clarity.
[5] The Gown was called "a satisfying multigenerational epic" and noted "Robson’s meticulous attention to historical details—notably the intricacies of the embroidery work—is a wonderful complement to the memorable stories of Ann and Miriam, making for a winning, heartwarming tale".
[6] Publishers Weekly wrote that in Moonlight over Paris (2016), "Robson's historical research is evident in her great attention to detail, adding realism to a magnetic novel that's complete with actual historical figures".
[9] Kirkus called The Gown (2018) "A fascinating glimpse into the world of design, the healing power of art, and the importance of women’s friendships".